Stormwater Engineer II

Job Description:

Stormwater Engineer II

Description

Summary

As a Stormwater Engineer II, you will be responsible for empowering landowners in unincorporated King County, addressing a range of drainage and surface water issues. You will work within a collaborative team of engineers, offering tailored support, facilitating essential construction projects, and ensuring compliance with King County regulations. This is an awesome opportunity to join us in shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future for our communities!

About the Role:

This role is an integral part of our engineering team supporting multiple programs to provide assistance, solutions and enforcement across all of unincorporated King County. As a Stormwater Engineer II, you will provide technical assistance, and solutions to private and public landowners and will require well-developed communication skills in the delivery of customer service. Within this role, you will also be responsible for designing, managing, and implementing small construction and maintenance projects; assessing and determining solutions for drainage challenges affecting a variety of stakeholders; and ensuring compliance with King County code related to drainage and surface water management. This position requires solo field work year-round in inclement weather and in aquatic environments. This position will support all unit programs and bodies of work, and support other section and division needs as assigned.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

About the Team:

The Stormwater Services Section (SWS) is a constantly evolving, cutting-edge organization charged with delivering services essential to managing stormwater runoff and surface water to protect public safety; improve water quality; restore aquatic resources; safeguard properties; and comply with county, state, and federal requirements.

The Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is a highly diverse and multi-disciplinary organization charged with protecting, restoring, and managing King County’s water and land resources using best available science, innovation, and collaboration with its partners and the community. These, and many more programs, make WLRD an exciting and fulfilling place to work. For more information about the division, see www.kingcounty.gov/depts/dnrp/wlr.aspx

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Stormwater Engineer II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Water and Land Resources Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Respond to landowner service requests using communication and writing skills, engineering judgement, and knowledge of code to facilitate Engineer Reviews, SWM Fee Reviews, Emergency Response programs, Engineering studies, and claims.
• Design and execute drainage and surface water projects. Conduct surveys, write technical reports, design solutions, draft plan sets, implement contracts, acquire permits, and implement and manage projects.
• Provide support through technical assistance programs to landowners, including the Agricultural Drainage Assistance Program (ADAP), the Neighborhood Drainage Assistance Program (NDAP), the Integrated Drainage Program (IDP) and the Rainscapes Program.
• Participate in the enforcement of King County code by supporting the Stormwater Drainage Enforcement Program.
• Multi-disciplinary collaboration and communication with varied stakeholders, residents and decision-makers.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Degree in civil engineering or similar area of study, or four (4) years' experience as an engineer (working under the oversight of a Professional Engineer) to assess, understand, and solve stormwater or surface water problems directly related to the maintenance, operations, or construction of stormwater or surface water facilities.
• Knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and methods to assess, understand, and solve surface water problems.
• Knowledge of project management/planning techniques and principles.
• Effective communication of technical details in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
• Commitment to and understanding of equity and social justice and demonstrated skill establishing and maintaining work relationships with diverse groups of people.

Physical Requirements:

• This position requires the ability to conduct physical site inspections and evaluations, including in times of inclement weather conditions. There is often a need to walk on uneven terrain, for extended periods of time. Field conditions include brushy, forested environments, river, stream and wetland corridors, and slippery, uneven surfaces and adverse outdoor weather conditions. Work tasks also may include in-water situations involving wading and the use of rafts. Ability to work long hours outside conducting field work and occasionally in inclement weather is necessary.

Workplace Exposures:

• Solo work in bodies of water such as stormwater facilities and local streams.

Competencies You Bring :

• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Values Differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being Resilient - Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Engineer-In-Training or Professional Engineer license.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with o nsite reporting requirements at KSC and Field locations throughout King County up to 5 days per week, depending on time of year and project needs. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly.
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by PROTEC Local 17A.

• Necessary Special Requirements:
  • Valid Washington State driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to starting work if selected for this position.
  • The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, but first consideration will be given to all current King County PROTEC Local 17A bargaining unit employees eligible for a lateral transfer (transferring within the Engineer II classification and having passed probation). We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process).
• Resume (Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process).
• Cover Letter (Your concise cover letter should describe your background and how you meet the qualifications of this position in 1 - 3 pages and will be used in the screening process; we’re looking for original writing that showcases your relevant job experience).

• Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Morgan Knight Hermann at 206-477-9092 or mhermann@kingcounty.gov .

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Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 8/21/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$96,503.06 - $122,323.14 Annually